Garlic planter

By designing a garlic planting machine with a planter, a chain drive system and a duckbill device are used to achieve automated vertical planting of garlic seeds, solving the problems of low efficiency and uneven planting in existing manual planting technologies, and achieving efficient and precise planting results.

CN224460648UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07SHANDONG QIYANG AGRI EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG QIYANG AGRI EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

The current garlic planting process requires manual planting, which is inefficient, labor-intensive, and results in quality problems such as uneven plant spacing and crooked rows. The existing semi-mechanized operation has not completely relieved people of the heavy labor.

Method used

A garlic planting machine has been designed, which includes a straightener and a planting assembly. Through the cooperation of a chain drive system and a duckbill device, the garlic seed is automatically and vertically planted, ensuring that the garlic seed enters the soil vertically and is planted in the predetermined position.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved a high degree of automation in garlic planting, improved planting accuracy, reduced human error, ensured the precision of planting spacing and row spacing, and improved work efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a garlic planting device for a garlic planting machine, relating to the field of garlic planting technology. It includes a centralizer, with a mounting base fixedly connected to the top of the centralizer. A front centralizer bowl is rotatably connected to one side of the centralizer, and a rear centralizer bowl is rotatably connected to the other side. A first pin is rotatably connected to one side of each of the front and rear centralizer bowls, and a nut is threaded onto one end of the first pin. Through the arrangement of the centralizer and planting device assembly, during use, power is input from the transmission sprocket of the main sprocket box, driving the fixed sprocket and planetary sprocket to rotate via a first chain. The planetary sprocket drives the secondary sprocket box to rotate. The small sprocket and the large sprocket in the secondary sprocket box further adjust their speeds via a second chain, causing the planting module to move in a circular motion with the large sprocket. This device has a high degree of automation, allowing the garlic seed dispenser to open and close accurately according to a preset time and angle, completing the garlic seed placement process without manual operation.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of garlic planting technology, specifically to a planter for garlic planting machines. Background Technology

[0002] Garlic is an important seasoning vegetable and economic crop, widely used in cooking, medicine and food processing industries. Garlic cultivation refers to the agricultural production process of sowing garlic cloves (garlic bulbs) into the soil using scientific methods, allowing them to grow and eventually harvest garlic (garlic bulbs, garlic scapes, etc.).

[0003] However, the current garlic planting process still requires manual sowing, which is very inefficient. Generally, each person sows 0.2 mu (0.02 hectares) of land per day, which is also inefficient. Manual planting is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also results in quality problems such as uneven plant spacing and crooked rows. Although semi-mechanized garlic planters have appeared in some areas, which involve manually turning over the garlic seeds and then planting them in the soil, they have not completely relieved people of the heavy labor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a planter for garlic planting machines to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a garlic planter, comprising: a straightener, a mounting base fixedly connected to the top of the straightener, a front straightening bowl rotatably connected to one side of the straightener, and a rear straightening bowl rotatably connected to the other side of the straightener; a first pin rotatably connected to one side of the front and rear straightening bowls, a nut threadedly connected to one end of the first pin, and a rotatable connection between the first pin and the mounting base; and a planter assembly, comprising a main sprocket box, a secondary sprocket box, a planting module, a cam, and a linkage mechanism; a transmission sprocket fixed to the outside of the main sprocket box, and a rotatable sprocket rotating in the middle of one side of the main sprocket box. The main sprocket box is connected to a fixed sprocket. Planetary sprockets are rotatably connected to three corners on one side of the main sprocket box. Tensioner sprockets are rotatably connected to both sides of the main sprocket box. A first chain is installed on the outer wall of the fixed sprocket, planetary sprocket, and tensioner sprocket. A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed sprocket. A fixed seat is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed shaft. The fixed seat is connected to the frame. A duckbill is installed on one side of the planting module. A second pin is installed between the linkage mechanism and the duckbill. A second baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the duckbill. The uprighting device and the planting device assembly are respectively installed on the upper and lower parts of the garlic planting machine frame.

[0006] Furthermore, a first baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front straightening bowl, which is used to cooperate with the second baffle on the duckbill of the planting module to trigger the opening and closing action. The front and rear straightening bowls are both cone-shaped with a larger top and a smaller bottom, with an arc-shaped front projection at the bottom and a V-shaped projection in the left and right directions.

[0007] Furthermore, a torsion spring is provided on the outer wall of the first pin, with its two ends abutting against the front and rear centering cups respectively, to keep the two in a combined state.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom surfaces of the front and rear straightening bowls are arc-shaped, and the bottom openings are zig-shaped. The two bowls achieve synchronous opening and closing movements through matching guide grooves and guide pins.

[0009] Furthermore, the planetary sprocket and the fixed sprocket rotate synchronously via a first chain with a tooth ratio of 2:1 and opposite directions, and the secondary sprocket box is mounted on the planetary sprocket and rotates synchronously with it.

[0010] Furthermore, a small sprocket and a large sprocket are rotatably connected to both sides of the secondary sprocket box. The small sprocket is coaxial with the planetary sprocket and has a tooth ratio of 1:2. The large sprocket is connected to the small sprocket through a second chain and has a transmission ratio of 2:1.

[0011] Furthermore, the planting module is fixed on the large sprocket, and the cam is installed on the outside of the secondary sprocket box and connected to the linkage mechanism to drive the opening and closing of the duckbill on the planting module.

[0012] Furthermore, the number of secondary sprocket boxes can be increased or decreased according to the number of planting rows required, and each secondary sprocket box independently drives the corresponding planting module.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This garlic planter uses a planter assembly with a centralizer and a planter unit. During operation, power is input from the transmission sprocket of the main sprocket box, which drives the fixed sprocket and planetary sprocket to rotate via the first chain. The planetary sprocket drives the secondary sprocket box to rotate, and the small sprocket and large sprocket in the secondary sprocket box are further adjusted in speed via a second chain, causing the planting module to move in a circular motion with the large sprocket. The cam rotates with the secondary sprocket box, and the opening and closing of the duckbill is controlled by a linkage mechanism. When the duckbill moves to the bottom, the cam pushes the linkage to open the duckbill, allowing the garlic seed to fall into the soil. Subsequently, the duckbill closes, completing the planting. The front and rear centralizer bowls of the centralizer open synchronously when the garlic seed falls, ensuring that the garlic seed enters the duckbill vertically, and then close and reset. This device has a high degree of automation, allowing the duckbill to open and close accurately according to a preset time and angle to complete the garlic seed placement. The entire process requires no manual operation, achieving a high degree of automation in the planting action. It is highly practical and suitable for widespread application.

[0015] Meanwhile, the precise chain drive system ensures the accuracy of the movement trajectory and speed of the planting module, enabling the duckbill device to open and close at the precise position, placing the garlic seed into the predetermined planting location, improving planting accuracy and reducing errors that may be caused by manual operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the straightening device structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the straightening device structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the straightening device structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the straightening device structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure of the stabilizer of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure of the stabilizer of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure of the stabilizer of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the main sprocket box of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the secondary sprocket box of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the planting module structure of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Centralizer; 2. Mounting base; 3. Front centralizer cup; 4. Rear centralizer cup; 5. First pin; 6. First baffle; 7. Torsion spring; 8. Nut; 9. Main sprocket box; 10. Secondary sprocket box; 11. Planting module; 12. Cam; 13. Linkage mechanism; 14. Fixed sprocket; 15. Planetary sprocket; 16. Tensioning sprocket; 17. First chain; 18. Fixed shaft; 19. Fixed base; 20. Transmission sprocket; 21. Small sprocket; 22. Large sprocket; 23. Second pin; 24. Second chain; 25. Duckbill device; 26. Second baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] In the process of garlic cultivation, a planter is required. The planter provided by this utility model is specifically designed for planting garlic sprouts during the garlic cultivation process. When using this equipment for planting, it is necessary to ensure that the garlic seeds are of uniform size to avoid inconsistent planting depth due to seeds that are too large or too small, which would affect the growth of the garlic sprouts. Before starting the planter, check whether the transmission chain is properly tensioned to avoid the chain being too loose or too tight, which could lead to poor transmission or damage to parts. During the planting process, pay close attention to the opening and closing of the duckbill 25 to ensure that the duckbill 25 can accurately plant the garlic seeds in the soil, avoiding missed or misplaced planting due to malfunction of the duckbill 25. After planting, clean the soil and residual seeds on the planter in time to keep the equipment clean and dry for the next use.

[0031] like Figures 1-12 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a garlic planter, including a straightener 1, a mounting base 2 fixedly connected to the top of the straightener 1, a front straightening bowl 3 rotatably connected to one side of the straightener 1, and a rear straightening bowl 4 rotatably connected to the other side. A first pin 5 is rotatably connected to one side of the front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4, and a nut 8 is threadedly connected to one end of the first pin 5. The first pin 5 and the mounting base 2 are rotatably connected. A planter assembly includes a main sprocket box 9, a secondary sprocket box 10, a planting module 11, a cam 12, and a linkage mechanism 13. A transmission sprocket 20 is fixed to the outside of the main sprocket box 9, and a fixed sprocket 1 is rotatably connected to the middle of one side of the main sprocket box 9. 4. Planetary sprockets 15 are rotatably connected to three corners on one side of the main sprocket box 9. Tensioner sprockets 16 are rotatably connected to both sides of the main sprocket box 9. A first chain 17 is installed on the outer wall of the fixed sprocket 14, planetary sprockets 15 and tensioner sprockets 16. A fixed shaft 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed sprocket 14. A fixed seat 19 is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed shaft 18. The fixed seat 19 is connected to the frame. A duckbill device 25 is installed on one side of the planting module 11. A second pin 23 is installed between the linkage mechanism 13 and the duckbill device 25. A second baffle 26 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the duckbill device 25. The straightener 1 and the planter assembly are respectively installed on the upper and lower parts of the garlic planter frame.

[0032] like Figures 3-9As shown, the bottom of the front straightening bowl 3 is fixedly connected to a first baffle 6, which is used to cooperate with the second baffle 26 on the duckbill 25 of the planting module 11 to trigger the opening and closing action. The front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 are both conical in shape with a larger top and a smaller bottom. The front projection of the bottom is arc-shaped, and the projection in the left and right directions is V-shaped. The outer wall of the first pin 5 is provided with a torsion spring 7. The two ends of the torsion spring 7 abut against the front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 respectively, in order to keep the two in a combined state. The bottom surface of the front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 is an arc-shaped bottom surface, and the bottom opening is a zigzag opening. The two achieve synchronous opening and closing movement through the matching guide groove and guide pin. The planetary sprocket 15 and the fixed sprocket 14 rotate synchronously through the first chain 17 with a tooth ratio of 2:1 and opposite directions. The secondary sprocket box 10 is installed on the planetary sprocket 15 and rotates synchronously with it.

[0033] It is important to note that during use, when the garlic seed enters the straightener 1, the front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring 7 under the weight of the garlic seed and open synchronously around the first pin 5, allowing the garlic seed to pass smoothly. Because the front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 have a conical structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, and the bottom has an arc-shaped guide groove design, the garlic seed is automatically straightened when it falls, ensuring that it enters the duckbill 25 of the planting module 11 vertically. After the garlic seed passes through, the front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 quickly return to their original position and close under the action of the torsion spring 7, ready to receive the next garlic seed. The first baffle 6 at the bottom of the front straightening bowl 3 cooperates with the second baffle 26 of the duckbill 25, triggering the opening and closing of the duckbill 25 at the moment the garlic seed falls, ensuring precise planting timing. The precise chain drive system ensures the accuracy of the movement trajectory and speed of the planting module 11, enabling the duckbill 25 to open and close at the accurate position, placing the garlic seed in the predetermined planting position, improving the planting accuracy and reducing errors that may be caused by manual operation.

[0034] like Figures 10-12 As shown, a small sprocket 21 and a large sprocket 22 are rotatably connected to both sides of the secondary sprocket box 10. The small sprocket 21 is coaxial with the planetary sprocket 15 and has a tooth ratio of 1:2. The large sprocket 22 is connected to the small sprocket 21 through the second chain 24 and has a transmission ratio of 2:1. The planting module 11 is fixed on the large sprocket 22. The cam 12 is installed on the outside of the secondary sprocket box 10 and connected to the linkage mechanism 13. It is used to drive the duckbill device 25 on the planting module 11 to open and close. The number of secondary sprocket boxes 10 can be increased or decreased according to the number of planting rows required. Each secondary sprocket box 10 independently drives the corresponding planting module 11.

[0035] It should be noted that during operation, power is input from the transmission sprocket 20 of the main sprocket box 9, which drives the fixed sprocket 14 and planetary sprocket 15 to rotate via the first chain 17. The planetary sprocket 15 drives the secondary sprocket box 10 to rotate. The small sprocket 21 and the large sprocket 22 in the secondary sprocket box 10 further adjust their speeds via the second chain 24, causing the planting module 11 to move in a circular motion with the large sprocket 22. The cam 12 rotates with the secondary sprocket box 10, controlling the opening and closing of the duckbill device 25 via the linkage mechanism 13. When the cam 12 moves to the lower position, it pushes the connecting rod to open the duckbill 25, allowing the garlic seed to fall into the soil. Then the duckbill 25 closes, completing the planting process. The front straightening bowl 3 and the rear straightening bowl 4 of the planter 1 open synchronously when the garlic seed falls, ensuring that the garlic seed enters the duckbill 25 vertically. Then they close and reset. The planter assembly can precisely control the movement speed and spacing of the planting module 11, thereby achieving stable planting spacing and row spacing, meeting the requirements of different planting modes, and demonstrating the advantages of automated planting in layout planning.

[0036] During operation, power is input from the transmission sprocket 20 of the main sprocket box 9, driving the first chain 17 to rotate the fixed sprocket 14 and planetary sprocket 15. The planetary sprocket 15 drives the secondary sprocket box 10 to rotate. The small sprocket 21 inside the secondary sprocket box 10 drives the large sprocket 22 through the second chain 24, causing the planting module 11 to move in a circular motion with the large sprocket 22. The cam 12 rotates with the secondary sprocket box 10, controlling the opening and closing of the duckbill device 25 through the linkage mechanism 13. When the duckbill device 25 moves to the bottom, it opens, and after the garlic seed falls into the soil, it closes, completing a single planting. During this process, the front straightening bowl 3 of the straightener 1 and The rear straightening bowl 4 opens synchronously against the elastic force of the torsion spring 7 when the garlic seed enters. It uses a conical structure and arc guide groove to straighten the garlic seed and ensure it falls vertically. After the garlic seed passes through, the straightening bowl returns to its original position and closes under the action of the spring. By increasing or decreasing the number of auxiliary sprocket boxes 10, each box independently drives the corresponding planting module 11 to achieve synchronous operation. The tensioning sprocket 16 automatically adjusts the chain tension to ensure stable transmission. The device has a high degree of automation, which allows the duckbill device 25 to open and close accurately according to the preset time and angle to complete the garlic seed placement. The whole process does not require manual operation and realizes a high degree of automation of the planting action.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended embodiments and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A garlic planting machine with a planting device, characterized in that: include: A straightener (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting base (2) on the top of the straightener (1). A front straightening bowl (3) is rotatably connected to one side of the straightener (1), and a rear straightening bowl (4) is rotatably connected to the other side. A first pin (5) is rotatably connected to one side of the front straightening bowl (3) and the rear straightening bowl (4). A nut (8) is threaded to one end of the first pin (5). The first pin (5) and the mounting base (2) are rotatably connected. The implanter assembly includes a main sprocket box (9), a secondary sprocket box (10), an implantation module (11), a cam (12), and a linkage mechanism (13). A transmission sprocket (20) is fixed on the outside of the main sprocket box (9). A fixed sprocket (14) is rotatably connected to the middle of one side of the main sprocket box (9). Planetary sprockets (15) are rotatably connected to three corners on one side of the main sprocket box (9). Tensioning sprockets (16) are rotatably connected to both sides of the main sprocket box (9). The outer walls of the fixed sprocket (14), planetary sprockets (15), and tensioning sprockets (16) are... The first chain (17) is installed, and a fixed shaft (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed sprocket (14). A fixed seat (19) is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed shaft (18). The fixed seat (19) is connected to the frame. A duckbill device (25) is installed on one side of the planting module (11). A second pin (23) is installed between the linkage mechanism (13) and the duckbill device (25). A second baffle (26) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the duckbill device (25). The straightener (1) and the planter assembly are respectively installed on the upper and lower parts of the frame of the garlic planter.

2. The planter for a garlic planting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the front straightening bowl (3) is fixedly connected to a first baffle (6), which is used to cooperate with the second baffle (26) on the duckbill device (25) of the planting module (11) to trigger the opening and closing action. The front straightening bowl (3) and the rear straightening bowl (4) are both cone-shaped with a larger top and a smaller bottom. The front projection of the bottom is arc-shaped, and the projection in the left and right directions is V-shaped.

3. The planter for a garlic planting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first pin (5) is provided with a torsion spring (7), and the two ends of the torsion spring (7) abut against the front straightening bowl (3) and the rear straightening bowl (4) respectively, in order to keep the two in a combined state.

4. The planter for a garlic planting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surfaces of the front straightening bowl (3) and the rear straightening bowl (4) are arc-shaped, and the bottom openings are zigzag-shaped. The two are opened and closed synchronously through matching guide grooves and guide pins.

5. The garlic planter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planetary sprocket (15) and the fixed sprocket (14) rotate synchronously through the first chain (17) with a gear ratio of 2:1 and opposite directions. The secondary sprocket box (10) is mounted on the planetary sprocket (15) and rotates synchronously with it.

6. The planter for a garlic planting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary sprocket box (10) is rotatably connected to a small sprocket (21) and a large sprocket (22) on both sides. The small sprocket (21) is coaxial with the planetary sprocket (15) and has a tooth ratio of 1:

2. The large sprocket (22) is connected to the small sprocket (21) through a second chain (24) and has a transmission ratio of 2:

1.

7. The planter for a garlic planting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting module (11) is fixed on the large sprocket (22), and the cam (12) is installed on the outside of the secondary sprocket box (10) and connected to the linkage mechanism (13) to drive the duckbill device (25) on the planting module (11) to open and close.

8. The planter for a garlic planting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the secondary sprocket boxes (10) can be increased or decreased according to the number of planting rows required, and each secondary sprocket box (10) independently drives the corresponding planting module (11).